Building record MLI125570 - Former Christian Association and Literary Institute, Spalding
Summary
Former Christian Association and Literary Institute at 38 Spring Gardens, Spalding.
Type and Period (4)
- CHURCH INSTITUTE (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1871 AD to 1930 AD?)
- LITERARY INSTITUTE (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1871 AD to 1930 AD?)
- SOCIAL CLUB (Early 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1930 AD? to 1985 AD?)
- GYMNASIUM (SPORTS) (Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 1985 AD? to 2050 AD)
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Full Description
Former Christian Association and Literary Institute, built in 1871. It is of red brick laid in an English bond, with dressings of red brick, vitrified brick and limestone, and roofs of pitched slate. The building has a narrow frontage facing onto Spring Gardens, and a long rectangular plan with rear extensions added in the second half of the 20th century. The Institute was acquired for use as the Geest Social Club at some point around the 1930s. It operated as this for the next fifty years and was then acquired by the Spalding Fitness Company in the late 1980s. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1464585.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 24601 22543 (20m by 19m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPALDING, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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